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NJ SR20
Resolution
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Pennacchio
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AI Summary
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New Jersey Senate resolution urging the United Nations to seat India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, which currently has only five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States
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Cites India's status as the world's largest democracy with over 1.3 billion people (one-sixth of world population), one of the fastest growing major economies, and the second largest standing army globally
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Notes India has been a UN member since 1945 but has only served seven non-permanent two-year terms on the Security Council, totaling 14 years
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Highlights India's contributions as one of the largest providers of troops and police to UN peacekeeping missions, ranking fourth among all participating nations
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the UN Secretary-General, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, and all New Jersey members of Congress
Legislative Description
Urges United Nations to seat India as permanent member to UN Security Council.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024